Status:
valid
Authors:
Bitter ex J.F.Macbr.
Source:
SolanaceaeSource.org
Year:
1962
Citation Micro:
Publ. Field Mus. Nat. Hist., Bot Ser. 13(5b, no. 1): 254. 1962.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001028864
Common Names
- Solanum Kioniotrichum
- Wave-Haired Nightshade
- Wave Nightshade
Description
Solanum kioniotrichum (also called Kioniotrichum nightshade, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the nightshade family. It is native to Mexico, and is found in the tropical moist forests. It grows in moist, shady forests at elevations of up to 1,000 m.
Uses & Benefits
Solanum kioniotrichum is used as an ornamental plant, for its medicinal properties, and as a source of food.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Solanum kioniotrichum is a white or pale purple star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, oval-shaped leaves with a slightly serrated edge.
Cultivation and Propagation
Solanum kioniotrichum is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 4m in height. It is native to South America and is found in open areas, roadsides, and disturbed areas. Propagation is by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. The seed should be sown in a well-drained soil and kept moist until germination occurs. Once established, the plant is drought tolerant and does not require much maintenance.
Where to Find Solanum kioniotrichum
Solanum kioniotrichum is native to the Andes Mountains in Peru, Bolivia, and Ecuador.
Species in the Solanum genus
Solanum aemulans,
Solanum blanco-galdosii,
Solanum brucheri,
Solanum edinense,
Solanum michoacanum,
Solanum procurrens,
Solanum rechei,
Solanum sambucinum,
Solanum vallis-mexici,
Solanum abitaguense,
Solanum abollatum,
Solanum abortivum,
Solanum absconditum,
Solanum abutilifolium,
Solanum abutiloides,
Solanum acanthodapis,
Solanum acanthodes,
Solanum acaule,
Solanum accrescens,
Solanum acerifolium,
Solanum achorum,
Solanum acroglossum,
Solanum acropterum,
Solanum acroscopicum,
Solanum actaeibotrys,
Solanum actephilum,
Solanum aculeastrum,
Solanum aculeatissimum,
Solanum acuminatum,
Solanum acutilobum,
Solanum adenobasis,
Solanum adenophorum,
Solanum adoense,
Solanum adscendens,
Solanum adspersum,
Solanum aethiopicum,
Solanum affine,
Solanum africanum,
Solanum agnewiorum,
Solanum agnoston,
Solanum agrarium,
Solanum agrimoniifolium,
Solanum ajanhuiri,
Solanum alatirameum,
Solanum albescens,
Solanum albicans,
Solanum albidum,
Solanum albornozii,
Solanum albostellatum,
Solanum aldabrense,
Species in the Solanaceae family